2020 JAMB SYLLABUS.......
2020 JAMB PHYSICS SYLLABUS 1. MEASUREMENTS AND UNITS Topics: (a) Length, area and volume: Metre rule, Venier calipers MicrometerScrew-guage, measuring cylinder (b) Mass (i) unit of mass (ii) use of simple beam balance (iii) concept of beam balance (c) Time (i) unit of time (ii) time-measuring devices (d) Fundamental physical quantities (e) Derived physical quantities and their units (i) Combinations of fundamental quantities and determination of their units (f) Dimensions (i) definition of dimensions (ii) simple examples (g) Limitations of experimental measurements (i) accuracy of measuring instruments (ii) simple estimation of errors. (iii) significant figures. (iv) standard form. (h) Measurement, position, distance and displacement (i) concept of displacement (ii) distinction between distance and displacement (iii) concept of position and coordinates (iv) frame of reference Objectives: Candidates should be able to: i. identify the units of lengt...